MEETING OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
BOULDER COUNTY, OCTOBER
4, 2001
The Board of County Commissioners of Boulder County met in regular session in
full conformity with the law and resolution of said Board at the regular place
of meeting in the Office of the Board of County Commissioners, Third Floor,
Courthouse, Boulder, Colorado, on Thursday, October 4, 2001.
The meeting was called to order at approximately 9:03 a.m. by Chair Mendez
with the following present:
Jana L. Mendez, Chair
Paul Danish, Vice Chair
Ronald K. Stewart, Commissioner
9:00 a.m.
Land Use Matters:
1. Public Hearing: Docket #LU-01-15 (Smith LISU); Limited Impact
Special Review of the placement of a seasonal Christmas tree sales lot and
temporary sales office (above grade=300 sq.ft./ finished floor area=300
sq.ft.) resulting in approximately 30 trips per day with 30-30 parking
spaces (located at 3375 North 75th Street, in Section 24, T1N,
R70W): (3727, Tape No. 55/counter mode)
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved to table Docket #LU-01-15, Smith limited impact
special review, until October 18, 2001, at 11:30 a.m. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (3731)
2. Public Hearing: Docket #SPR-01-140 (Western Way Builders
Residence); Site Plan Review for the construction of a 3,590 sq. ft.
residence (above grade=3,590 sq.ft./finished floor area= 2,900 sq.ft./unfinished
floor area=690 sq.ft. (located at 1580 Ridge Road, Lot 59, Bonanza Mountain
Estates Subdivision, in Section 8, T1S, R72W): (9:05 – 10:05) (2:09
– 2:20) (3742, Tape No. 55 through 450, Tape No. 56; and 1890, Tape No.
56/counter mode) [Note: There is a gap in recording at changeover of
tapes.]
Presenters: Philip Hartigan, Land Use Department
James Westfall, applicant, 3601 Ridge Road
Eric Phillips, consultant
Speakers: Michael Lucasinov, 13 Cottontail Rd.
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved to table Docket #SPR-01-140, Western Way
Builders Residence site plan review, until the afternoon this date (10/4/01)
at 2:00 p.m. Commissioner Stewart seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (450,
Tape No. 56)
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Docket #SPR-01-140, Western Way
Builders Residence site plan review, with staff recommendations, and with
the additional conditions: Residence size allowed of 3000 sq. ft.;
additional 175 sq. ft. of covered decks; State application approval of a
permit for the well, and a 25 –1/2 pitched roof above existing grade.
Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2151,
Tape No. 56)
11:00 a.m.
Legislative Update: (11:00 – 11:18) (1225, Tape No.
56/counter mode)
Presenter: Carolyn Dulchinos, Policy Analyst
Larry Hoyt, County Attorney
A general report on the results of the special session of the
legislature was presented:
The Board of Commissioners reviewed legislation from the Governor’s
special session of the Legislature as follows: HB 1006, HB 1019, HB 1001,
SJR2, SB 015, HB 1020, SB 001.
ACTION
Commissioner Mendez moved to oppose HB 1020. Commissioner Danish seconded
the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1565)
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved to support SB 001. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1580)
11:30 a.m.
Land Use Matter:
Public Hearing: Docket #SPR-01-070 (AT&T Wireless/Dexter
Telecommunications Facility); Site Plan Review to consider a
telecommunications facility including 12 panel antennas on an existing 36 ft.
6 in. silo, and an 11 ft. 6 in. by 28 ft. equipment (located at 9307 Valmont
Drive, in Section 20, T1N, R69W): (11:32 – 11:46) (1865, Tape No. 56/DAT
recorder, "counter" mode)
Legal notice was published in the newspaper of record in accordance with
the statutory or regulatory requirements pertaining to this matter.
Presenters: David Callahan, Land Use Department
Dale Garrett, representing applicant
Speakers: None
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Docket #SPR-01-070, AT&T
Wireless/Dexter Telecommunications Facility site plan review, in accordance with
staff recommendations and commitments of record. Commissioner Danish seconded
the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1865)
2:00 p.m.
Budget Office: 2001 budget requests from Offices/Departments: (2:29 –
3:17) (2397, Tape No. 56/counter mode)
Budget hearings are for information only and are tape recorded, but no action
is taken until budget work sessions to be held in November: Social
Services Department
10:00 a.m.
BUSINESS MEETING
(10:05 – 11:00) (450, Tape No. 56/counter mode)
OLD BUSINESS:
LAND USE ITEMS:
1. Docket #SPR-01-110 (Denesha Residence); Site Plan Review for the
construction of a 7,819 sq.ft. residence (above grade= 6,569 sq.ft./ below
grade=1,250 sq.ft./finished floor area=3,955 sq.ft./ unfinished floor
area=3,864 sq.ft.) (located at 8862 North County Line Road, in Section 05,
T3N, R69W) (Tabled from 9/13/01): (20 min.) (1890, Tape No. 56)
Presenter: Dale Case, Land Use Department
Dave Denesha, applicant
Docket was postponed until 2:00 p.m. this date, and then action was:
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Docket #SPR-01-110, Denesha
Residence site plan review, in accordance with staff recommendations and
commitments of record by applicant; with some reduction in lighting areas,
more natural landscaping as discussed, a plan to be approved by staff; with
house about four feet above water line. Commissioner Danish seconded the
motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (2325)
NEW BUSINESS:
CONSENT ITEMS:
2. Transportation Department: Award of contract for the Cherryvale Road
Shoulder Widening Project to the lowest, most responsible bidder -- Defalco-Lee
Construction ($698,543.69)
3. Road Maintenance Division: On-Call Employee Vehicle Information Forms
for Mel Sais, Anthony Cordova and John Mosher
4. Open Space acquisition documents:
a. Amendment to Purchase Agreement, Mechanics Lien Letter, Notice of
Property Restrictions, Division of Land (Ogallalah property);
b. Deed of Conservation Easement in Gross (Welch property)
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item Nos. 2 through 4. Commissioner
Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (785)
DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Commissioners Matters:
5. Personnel Actions:
None
6. Petition for Abatement of Refund of Taxes recommended for denial by
the Assessor: Boulder Municipal Sports Center dba Boulder Country Club
(multiple IDs):
Presenter: Robert Gunning, Assistant County Attorney
Speaker: William McLean, attorney representing property owner
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 6. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (860)
7. 2001 Budget Supplemental requests:
a. Community Services - Housing & General Administration
($4,008);
b. Sheriff’s Office - Emergency Management ($1,000);
c. Sheriff’s Office - Jail ($44,182); (amended): CBI
computer upgrade requirement in approximate amount of $55,000 (or not to
exceed amount requested):
Presenter: Margaret Parish, Budget Officer
Sheriff George Epp
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 7a. Commissioner Danish
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (870)
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item Nos. 7b and 7c (separate
motions). Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (887,
1063)
8. Documents relating to the sale of a Ruth Reynolds Open Space lot of
approximately 3 acres to Rick and Naomi Maddux, subject to a Conservation
Easement (sale approved 10/2/01):
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 8. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, no; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 2-1. (1075)
Elected Officials and Department Heads Matters:
9. Transportation Department: Easement agreement with the Burlington
Northern & Santa Fe Railroad for trail construction across BNSFRR
right-of-way in the Carolyn Holmberg Preserve at Rock Creek, to connect
County and City of Broomfield trail systems ($1,500):
Presenter: Scott Robson, Transportation Department
ACTION
Commissioner Danish moved approval of Item No. 9. Commissioner Stewart
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1120)
10. Architects Division:
a. Award of RFP #4238-01, Computer Cabling and Accessories, to
KGP,
CCPI and ACS Dataline for all bulk purchases though 2002 (with Computer
Cable Inc; Fusion Microsystems, Fiber-dyne, Comcables.com and Rocky
Mountain Cable Assemblies included as optional vendors for future
smaller purchases);
b. Letter authorizing Alan Watkins to sign documents with the City of
Boulder as they relate to the site development for an addition to the
Justice Center:
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item Nos. 10a and 10b (separate
motions). Commissioner Danish seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, aye; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 3-0. (1124,
1131)
Administrative Matters:
11. Scheduling and Communications:
Presenter: Susan Ashcraft, Deputy
a) WASH tour directions for 10/11 tour
Item Amended to the Agenda:
12. Request from WorkForce Boulder County for letter of support of
expansion of rural consortium for inclusion of Broomfield County:
Presenter: Barbara Gigone, Community Services Director
ACTION
Commissioner Stewart moved approval of Item No. 12. Commissioner Mendez
seconded the motion.
VOTE: MENDEZ, aye; DANISH, no; STEWART, aye. Motion carried 2-1. (1152)
Upon motion duly made, seconded and passed unanimously, this meeting was
adjourned by the Commissioners at approximately 3:17 p.m.
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Deputy Clerk to the Board
[Note: All documents referred to in these Minutes of Commissioners’
Proceedings
are on file and may be reviewed in the Office of the
Boulder County Commissioners.]
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